Large Framed Vintage Tibetan Thangka Sitasamvara Embracing Vajrayogini - $320 (Newton/Wellesley/Needham)

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This is a hand-painted Tibetan thangka depicting the tantric deities Sitasamvara embracing Vajrayogini. Their union symbolizes the inseparability of bliss (method) and emptiness (wisdom) in Vajrayana Buddhism. Sitasamvara's hands are crossed in the gesture of highest energy (vajrahumkara), holding two vases filled with the elixir of immortality. Vajrayogini holds skull bowls in her uplifted hands, symbolizing the intensity of the female deity.

Surrounding scenes show Buddhas, lineage lamas, and narrative vignettes in a conventional Himalayan style, with scrolling clouds, lotus thrones, and temple architecture consistent with standard thangka iconographic formulae.

A thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting on fabric, typically cotton or silk, often featuring a central deity or mandala.

Acquired from the Gallery Madison 90 in New York in the 70s (the thangka appeared to be originally made in Nepal or Northern India)

Professionally matted with gallery quality silver gilt frame, under glass.

Measurements: sight 27” x 18", frame 35” x 25 1/2"

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posted: 2025-12-12 20:05

updated: 2026-01-01 15:17

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Large Framed Vintage Tibetan Thangka Sitasamvara Embracing...

This is a hand-painted Tibetan thangka depicting the tantric deities Sitasamvara embracing Vajrayogini. Their union symbolizes the inseparability of bliss (method) and emptiness (wisdom) in...